CCTV footage
There are strict guidelines on the production and release of recorded material from the CCTV Control Room.
For images that are recorded onto our systems, there is a complete audit trail. It starts from the moment the footage was introduced to the system, to the moment the footage is removed for evidence or destroyed.
Requesting CCTV footage
We'll only accept requests from individuals for CCTV footage if you're clearly identifiable within the footage and are requesting your own personal data. In some cases, depending on Data Protection Law, it still may not be possible to provide you with the footage requested.
For requests from individuals, you must refer to our subject access request page.
If you're seeking CCTV footage of an incident in which you're not clearly identifiable, you should contact Greater Manchester Police or your insurance company in the first instance.
Please be aware that footage is held for 28 days from the time of the recording. You should submit your request within 23 days of recording to allow enough time for the request to be received and processed before the footage is deleted.
Due to the time and resources needed to view and extract information related to CCTV requests, speculative requests for footage will not be processed.
Greater Manchester Police and insurance companies should request CCTV footage using the form below: